Preparing New Part

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• Prepare the new parts in area (1) for joining by welding.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Adhesive technology in the area of the outer skin (not for structural adhesion):
  The bonding surfaces of the new parts may not sharpened or ground.
  For more information see 4100... BMW/MINI BONDING INSTRUCTIONS (ALL X5 MODELS, 2019-2022) .

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• Adjust the luggage compartment floor in combination with side panel and tail panel to fit and secure.
• Prepare the joints in areas (1) and (2) using the bond-and-rivet method.
• In areas (1) and (2) drill out 9 bores to dia. 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

  Area	Number
  1	6
  2	3

• Prepare the joints in areas (1) and (2) using the bond-and-rivet method.
• In areas (1) and (2) drill out 5 bores to dia. 4.2 mm for blind rivets.

  Area	Number
  1	3
  2	2

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• In area (1) drill out 3 bores dia. 4.2 mm for blind rivets.
• Prepare area (2) for joining by welding.
• Remove new component. Deburr bores.

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  Replacing the coarse thread bolts and threaded weld bolts, surface steel 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Take the number and position from the component to be replaced or the installed parts.
• Replace the coarse thread bolt (1) and the threaded weld bolt (2).

  Parts:  Coarse thread bolt (1), threaded weld bolt (2)

• Weld the coarse thread bolt (1) and threaded weld bolt (2) onto the new part.

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